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The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

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Dana Givens

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Dishes being served at Bohemia Cocina en Movimiento in Cayey

Food + Drink

Puerto Rico’s Food and Adventure Scene Is Thriving

Mountain bike parks, vineyard stays, chef-driven dining, and hands-on agritourism experiences are among the many ways to enjoy Puerto Rico beyond sun and sand.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

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Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

A United plane flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (right); and rows of United's new Polaris seats

Air Travel News

United’s New “Elevated” Airplanes Are Launching in April With Bigger and Better Polaris Suites

Plus, new Coastliner planes taking off this summer will bring lie-flat Polaris business-class seats to domestic transcontinental routes for the first time.

March 27, 2026 08:24 PM

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Chris Dong

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne recently reopened after a $100 million renovation.

Stay Here Next

Is A Luxurious, Florida Family Vacation Actually Possible? At This Newly Updated Ritz-Carlton, Yes.

Following a $100 million renovation, the beachfront Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne delivers family-friendly pools and restaurants, wellness programs, and anticipatory service.

March 24, 2026 03:03 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Epic Trips

A Night to Remember on the Greenland Ice Sheet

When the going gets tough, the tough use hand warmers.

March 29, 2023 02:39 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

A rendering of a bar with floor to ceiling windows at andBeyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya

Hotels

A Luxury Safari Lodge Debuts in Kenya—With Rare Black Leopard Sightings, Camel Treks, and Samburu Experiences

AndBeyond is expanding its East African safari operations into Kenya’s less-visited Laikipia region.

July 1, 2025 11:17 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

An Alaska Airlines aircraft during an ice storm in Seattle in December 2022.

Air Travel News

What Do They Actually Spray on Planes to De-Ice Them?

Thanks to the de-icing process, airlines can get their flights safely off the ground even during extreme winter weather. Here’s what de-icing entails.

December 26, 2025 10:14 AM

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Bailey Berg

Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks

Festivals + Events

New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest

Zhuzh up your classic New Year’s Eve celebration with these fun customs from elsewhere.

December 15, 2025 04:27 AM

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Chris Ciolli

A hand with a red glove reaches for a cocktail in a white-stemmed glass

Cruise

The Grown-Ups’ Guide to Surviving a Disney Cruise

Onboard the newly launched ‘Disney Destiny,’ a writer makes the case for the ample ways you can enjoy a Disney cruise even if you’re sailing sans kids, whether you’re a full-fledged Disney adult or not.

November 26, 2025 05:17 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Time to Visit Hawai‘i

Want to take a road trip in O‘ahu or snorkel in Moloka‘i? This is when you should consider visiting the Aloha state.

October 17, 2023 01:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

AFAR Advisor

This New Ship Has Reinvented the Classic Danube Cruise

The groundbreaking AmaMagna, from AmaWaterways, is an impressive new option for your river (and even ocean) cruise-loving clients.

August 15, 2019 09:39 AM

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AmaWaterways

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